Helping to propel the sport of triathlon to the masses, Triathlon! is a new book from Matthew Baird, the Features Editor of 220 Triathlon magazine. The book is positioned as a ‘celebration of the triathletes, courses and gear that make up one of the fastest growing sports in the world.’
Available on Amazon from Thursday 10 September, the promotional pitch for the book notes that…
‘Triathlon racing – competition across the three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running – is the ultimate test of human athleticism. Whether it is on the Hawaii shore, or the frozen fjords of Norway it attracts hundreds of thousands of competitors every year. From sprint triathlons to IRONMAN challenges, Triathlon! is the ultimate tribute to one of the world’s toughest challenges.’
Including chapters on the greatest triathletes in history, from the six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen (who writes the book’s foreword), to the irrepressible Chrissie Wellington, and the best from across the globe, Triathlon! covers the individuals – men and women – who have made the sport their own and inspired thousands to follow in their footsteps.
Alongside profiles of the athletes, readers will also find around 450 full-colour unique photographs of triathlon race action from across the world – from Hawaii to Norway, the Alps to Alcatraz – as well as the athletes and gear.
Triathlon! will also tell ‘the complete story of the evolution of the triathlon gear – from the development of triathlon bikes, as explained by experts in their field, to the pursuit of aerodynamics, wetsuits, GPS watches and nutrition to give a complete account of the world of triathlon competition.’
Matthew Baird is the Features Editor of 220 Triathlon magazine, the UK’s number one-selling triathlon magazine of the past 25 years. He has worked on 220 for the past seven years, covering races, commissioning and writing features, and overseeing the news and gear sections.
Matthew has also contributed to Men’s Fitness, the Radio Times and a variety of international triathlon magazines. He lives in Bristol and dreams of one day placing in the top 75% of a triathlon!
